When to go to La Paz?
Few cities are laid out so vertically. La Paz fills an Andean canyon at more than 3,600 metres, and the Mi Teleférico cable cars cross above it like a commuter line with a viewing platform. The Mercado de las Brujas trades in herbs, amulets and remedies, while the wind-carved spires of the Valle de la Luna stand at the city's edge and Tiwanaku's stonework waits out on the altiplano.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in La Paz, aim for January, April to November.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in La Paz
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 | 92 | 11 | 67 |
| February | 10.4 | 119 | 11 | 59 |
| March | 10.5 | 119 | 11 | 61 |
| April | 10.9 | 54 | 11 | 71 |
| May | 10.9 | 36 | 10 | 73 |
| June | 10.9 | 3 | 9 | 79 |
| July | 10.9 | 3 | 9 | 78 |
| August | 11.1 | 6 | 9 | 79 |
| September | 11.4 | 17 | 11 | 77 |
| October | 11.9 | 44 | 12 | 75 |
| November | 11.7 | 79 | 12 | 71 |
| December | 11.1 | 97 | 12 | 65 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In La Paz, the sunniest month is October, and the driest is July (about 3 mm). Temperatures peak in November (about 12°C). Over the year, an average of 669 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in La Paz?
- Mi Teleférico (urban cable car)
- Mercado de las Brujas (witches' market)
- Valle de la Luna
- Tiwanaku (UNESCO, day trip)
Practical info
- Country: Bolivia
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